INDIAN HISTORY

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Tripitakas are sacred books of?
A
Buddhists
B
Hindus
C
Jains
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Tripitakas are Vinaya Pitaka, Sutta Pitaka and Abhidhamma Pitaka. These are contained teachings of Gautama Buddha.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Tripitakas or the three-fold basket have three dividions namely Vinaya Pitaka, Sutta Pitaka and Abhidhamma Pitaka. These are the earliest written records of the principles of Buddhism.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Tripitakas are considered as the Holy books of Buddhism. The collection of Buddha’s teachings is called ‘Tripitakas’. They are Vinaya Pitaka, Sutta Pitaka, and Abhidhamma Pitaka.

Detailed explanation-4: -’Tripitaka’ texts are considered as the holy book of Buddhism. The Three Pitakas are: (1) Vinaya Pitaka-conduct of the order (2) Sutta Pitaka-largest book on Buddha’s sermons (3) Abhidhamma Pitaka-on metaphysics. These books are believed to be compiled by various Buddishit Councils held.

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